Terminating an employee for misconduct is one of the highest-risk
activities for a manager. The Employment Act 1955 requires a "Due Inquiry"
before any punishment—like dismissal or downgrading—can be legally enforced.
Section 14 of the Employment Act is clear: you must conduct a proper
inquiry before dismissing someone for misconduct. Skipping this
process or conducting it poorly often leads to expensive "Unfair
Dismissal" claims in the Industrial Court.
Many managers lack the confidence to conduct these inquiries. CXCONS
offers training on "Managing Disciplinary Procedures" that gives
leaders the soft skills to handle these sensitive situations with
legal precision. Improve your team’s confidence—explore our HR
and Management training modules today.
